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Zenno has partnered with Portal Space Systems to launch the world’s most powerful magnetic actuator on its first space mission.

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NZ mānuka apiary Naki has unveiled the world’s most expensive honey - a NZ$500,000 collectible that fuses art, heritage and science.

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Solve for Tomorrow is a nationwide competition that challenges young Kiwi innovators to develop solutions for their communities and Aotearoa’s future.

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Mindhive Global has secured Series A funding led by agritech venture capital firm Cultivate Ventures.

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NZ and Australian hydrogen-tech firms take major step toward Australasia’s first hydrogen-electric flights and zero-emission aviation.

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Hamilton startup Access Quest is a data collection business helping councils improve access for those with mobility issues.

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Socialdog is helping owners raise happier pets by combining smart matchmaking with expert education on dog socialisation.

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Auckland entrepreneur Ricky Jack has launched a new investment platform, Housies, to make property ownership accessible to all Kiwis.

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The 2025 KiwiNet Awards honoured science-led innovations with global impact shaping New Zealand’s future.

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Sri Govindaraju and Sunil Pinnamaneni founded The Experiment Company in 2019 to elevate kānuka honey - unaware a higher cause lay ahead.

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Set up in 2021, Tertiary Extracts Ōtautahi takes sheepskins and uses patented extraction methods to turn it into collagen.

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Christchurch couple Reuben and Rebecca Bijl have created Jasmine, a wellbeing app that replaces distracting notifications with calming flower imagery.

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Wellington-based med-tech company Wellumio has developed a portable brain scanner that can help diagnose strokes within minutes.

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Global small business platform Xero has launched a new podcast, Open for Small Business, celebrating the mahi of Kiwi SME owners.

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Naveya & Sloane is redefining the luxury experience with a world-first accessible sound campaign in partnership with All is for All.

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Huski, the homegrown brand behind an award-winning ice-free cooler, is on track to double its annual revenue this year.

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Venture capitalist McGregor Fea explains that true moats today no longer rest solely on technology, but on a business’s ability to become deeply embedded

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Radix Nutrition is a Kiwi functional nutrition company that creates nutritionally complete meals to support a healthy metabolism.

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With cosmetic treatments more popular and accessible than ever, LA Aire is raising the bar for safety, professionalism and trust across the industry nationwide.

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Like many businesses, natural dog chew Bonno began quietly at home, sparked by a simple question, "Why isn't anyone doing this already?"

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Bolt has introduced a new Family Profile feature, delivering safe, practical and convenient ride-hailing experiences for households.

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Maebl launches Aotearoa’s first certified microbiome-friendly intimate care range to help women better understand and care for their intimate health.

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A remote tribe in Indonesia inspired Audun Amundsen to make Click The Link Below, a documentary that unmasks the murky world of online influencers.

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Hairspace is an AI-powered hair clipper that makes DIY haircuts easy, putting the skill of a hairstylist in every hand.

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Europe’s leading mobility platform Bolt launched in Auckland on June 11, promising better deals while challenging New Zealand's ride-hailing monopoly.

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Lucidome Bio has named Bridgit Hawkins chairperson as the company advances its breakthrough methane-reducing vaccine towards global commercialisation.

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